OGC Assistant - Conflicts

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The OGC Assistant – Conflicts is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team and will be responsible for preparing conflicts reports, entering and maintaining data in the conflicts database, and supporting other activities related to the Conflicts Department’s responsibilities, while preparing and finalizing conflict check reports using the firm’s conflicts database, Intapp Open, to be sent to lawyers, analysts, and other staff. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Communicating with lawyers and staff regarding questions related to a specific conflict checks, highlighting any missing information from the Intapp request form, and validating the requirements for the conflicts check with the lawyer or attorney support team member requesting the report
• Updating data in the conflicts databases as necessary, and conducting corporate research using internal and external information resources to confirm the accuracy of the information
• Communicating and coordinating updates in the database with the Accounting Department or other departments as deemed necessary
• Providing coverage of department functions during work, after hours, and weekends as needed
• Working with Senior Assistants to provide support on special projects as needed
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate the ability to follow consistent procedures and display an attention to detail in all work activities
• Possess well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent
• Prior experience in a legal or professional services environment, preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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